PNP reveals new strategic thrusts to enhance peace, order

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) created two new strategic thrusts to enhance the anti-criminality campaign in the country, Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II said Wednesday.

In a media briefing held in Camp Crame, Roxas said that first on the strategic thrust is the visibility, wherein there would be additional police forces on the streets who will conduct random checkpoints.

The second is the focus investigation, where a team will look into a major crime, he said.

At present, there are 38 checkpoints in the National Capital Region (NCR) each day. Roxas said the 38 checkpoints will be doubled in the first two weeks and will be tripled on the third and following weeks.

Also part of the visibility strategic thrust is the "Oplan Lambat/Katok" where the police on streets will conduct random inspection on the motorcycles parked on the streets, particularly those without plate numbers.

Recently, series of slay cases occurred in the country where suspects are on-board motorcycles.

PNP Director General Alan Purisima said Oplan Lambat was field tested in the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) from June 2 to 14 wherein result showed its effectivity.

QCPD Director Richard Albano said there were 993 reported crimes in Quezon City in May but it significantly decreased after the Oplan Lambat took effect.

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